Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media Blog Protecting Kids from Stealth Advertising in Digital Media TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten to speak at FTC workshop Wednesday.
When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect Blog When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect Why TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed changes to COPPA Rule but pushes for more.
FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again Blog FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again First, e-liquids. Now, THC edibles. Will energy drinks be next?
What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not Blog What Happens When Human Marketers Are Replaced, But Human Viewers Are Not And why the problem is even worse when those human viewers are kids.
The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides Blog The FTC Needs to Update Its Endorsement Guides TINA.org submits comment to FTC urging further revisions to stay relevant and effective.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023 Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.
The Lemonade Stand Blog The Lemonade Stand Focused as I am on trying to protect us all from deceptive advertising, I’ve tried to enlighten my three children on the finer points of marketing and the horrors of…
Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens Blog Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens Today’s teenagers are uniquely positioned in the marketing world.
TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising Blog TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…
Toying with Gender Marketing Blog Toying with Gender Marketing Not all girls like to play with dolls. What’s a race car girl to do when her favorite toys are marketed towards boys?
When TINA.org Investigations Collide Blog When TINA.org Investigations Collide These brand collabs are far from fab.
‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’ Blog ‘Act Your Age’ = ‘Make A Terrible Financial Decision’ It might be a catchy slogan, but it’s not a universally good idea.
Big Mickey is Watching You Blog Big Mickey is Watching You MyMagic+ at Disney may mean shorter lines but more direct marketing to guests.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2024 Looking back at our accomplishments.
Should Best Lip-Sync Be a New Grammy Category? Blog Should Best Lip-Sync Be a New Grammy Category? There are understandable reasons for lip-syncing—sound quality, predictability, choreography—but in the end, lip-syncing is a kind of lie.
Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough Blog Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019 It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2017 When it came to keeping ads honest in 2017, TINA.org was plenty busy.
It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands? Blog It’s Grammy Time: Who’s Belting out Name Brands? How many ads are hiding in popular songs?